The Georgia Charter Schools Association is Georgia's leading advocacy and information organization for tuition-free, public charter schools.
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Congratulations to Freddie Hendricks, theatre teacher at @UtopianAcademy, on receiving a Tony Award for excellence in teaching! His decades of mentorship have helped generations of young performers find their voices and shine onstage.
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Learn more about Utopian Academy at utopianacademyforthearts.com
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Starting a charter school takes more than a great idea. At the Charter School Founders Summit, participants will learn from experienced charter leaders and explore what it takes to launch and sustain a high-quality charter school in Georgia. Register! bit.ly/4vp2JoN
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All required training for charter school governing boards must be completed by June 30, 2026, or by the deadline established by your authorizer. For last-minute training needs or questions, please contact Lisa McDonald, GCSA's Vice President of School Success.
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Starting a charter school takes more than a great idea. At the Charter School Founders Summit, participants will learn from experienced charter leaders and explore what it takes to launch and sustain a high-quality charter school in Georgia. Register! bit.ly/4vp2JoN
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“You are not just graduates, you are trailblazers,” Principal Heather Worsley told Spring Creek Charter Academy's first graduating class of seven. Read more: bit.ly/4fSchnF
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ICYMI: GCSA celebrated high school seniors like @PataulaAcademy's Henry Holly—an honor graduate, student-athlete, school ambassador, and community volunteer—all last week! Learn more about Henry and other fantastic charter school graduates: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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Congratulations to “Mattie” Shiver of Baconton Community Charter School, a GCSA 2026 Senior Recognition honorees. Mattie is the Class of 2026 salutatorian, a dedicated scholar, athlete, and role model who plans to attend the University of Georgia. More: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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Congratulations to Michael Siggers of Statesboro STEAM Academy, who's among GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees! Michael’s perseverance and growth helped him become Statesboro STEAM Academy’s first Black male valedictorian.
Read More: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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Congratulations to Kayden Collins of @PataulaAcademy, one of GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees. Kayden is being celebrated for their determination, work ethic, and the respect they show within their school community.
Read More: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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Congratulations to Alyse King of @AtlClassical, a 2026 GCSA Senior Recognition honoree! Alyse will study psychology at Spelman College and is being celebrated for her confidence, writing, leadership, and excellence across academics and the arts.
Read More: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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Congratulations to Talisa Loud of @GCAchampions, one of GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees! Talisa is GCA’s Class of 2026 valedictorian, completed 38 college courses through dual enrollment, and plans to study information technology.
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Congratulations to Tyler B. Hayes of Baconton Community Charter School, a GCSA 2026 Senior Recognition honorees! Tyler is the Class of 2026 valedictorian and is being recognized for his academic excellence, leadership, character, and work ethic.
Read More: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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Congratulations to Lily Padanilam of @AtlClassical, one of GCSA’s 2026 Senior Recognition honorees. Lily will study classics at Cornell University and is being recognized for her intellectual curiosity, creativity, leadership, and dedication.
Read More: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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GCSA is proud to celebrate outstanding seniors from Georgia’s public charter schools during Senior Recognition Week 2026.
Meet the students whose leadership, service, academic achievement, and perseverance are helping shape bright futures: bit.ly/4nNJP8q
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Georgia charter school leader Dr. Matt Tyson of @TapestryAtlanta is a Top 20 finalist for the 2026 Brian’s Voice Award! His @CharterFolk op-ed highlights an important charter school voice and now you can help choose the winner.
Vote today: bit.ly/4tHSPgF
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Grateful to Rep. @robertforga for sharing inspiring words with @chatthillschsc 6th and 7th grade students as they were recognized for their achievements yesterday.
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Thank you to Senator Jaha Howard, who visited students, families and faculty at Amana Academy West during 5th and 8th grade Passage Presentations last week during National #CharterSchoolsWeek.
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Thank you to @RashaunKemp, who joined Georgia charter school Atlanta SMART Academy in celebrating the Class of 2026 and honoring the hard work that brought them to this milestone last week during National #CharterSchoolsWeek.
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Georgia public charter school graduations are celebrations of student achievement, educator dedication, and communities working together to prepare the next generation of leaders. Thank you for celebrating these amazing schools with us! gacharters.org/ncsw
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